All United Kingdom articles – Page 8
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NewsRiverford sales rise as higher costs squeeze profits
Devon-based veg box company chose to absorb costs rather than passing on, while sharing £1.1mn of profit equally with its 1,000 co-owners in the last financial year
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NewsNick Marston to step down as British Berry Growers chair after nine years
Under his leadership, UK berry industry has expanded to be worth more than £600m in Gross Value Added, supporting over 16,000 jobs
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NewsImpact of IHT changes to be discussed at Monitor Farm meeting
Brodies LLP partner Leigh Gould will aim to answer farmers’ questions on inheritance tax
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NewsTomato projects gain share of £21.5mn in funding
Initiatives aim to help boost farms’ resilience and cut emissions
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NewsTom Robb named new BDM for perishables at Port of Dover Cargo
New appointment comes as Dover expands its fresh produce operations
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PodcastsHow can fresh produce make the most of a new era in health?
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman, Dan Parker and Fred Searle discuss how the fresh produce industry can benefit from a step change in health, from the rise in weight loss jabs to a shift in government and retailer motivation
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NewsPioneer Pods to strengthen routes to market for UK protein crops
Group of growers aim to deliver the NFU Sustainable Proteins Plan
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NewsLEAF to launch global Regen Academy
Move is one of three new initiatives covering education, skills and data-driven innovation
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AnalysisAnalysis: A new era for appetite
Weight loss medication is transforming the food industry, but how can the fresh produce sector make the most of it?
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NewsFormer Lidl CEO joins Co-op board
Senior retail leader Ronny Gottschlich is to join the Co-op board as independent non-exec director as group looks to future growth
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NewsMorrisons makes further price cuts to key veg lines
Cabbage, kale and potatoes among veg lines reduced to 37p as retailer cuts prices for second time this month to help shoppers cope with January squeeze
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NewsEuropean demand for Egyptian strawberries stays strong
Adverse weather conditions in Morocco and Spain have disrupted berry supplies to Europe this winter, with buyers turning instead to Egypt
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NewsFruitist expands UK presence with exclusive Whole Foods listing
Fast-growing brand is targeting health and style-conscious consumers
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NewsSysco calls on government to address skills gap
Supplier publishes a paper outlining practical solutions to tackle employment issues
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NewsNFU calls for phased approach to SPS agreement
Immediate and complete alignment with the EU on plant protection products could cost arable, horticulture and sugar sectors up to £810mn in first year alone, according to study
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NewsCobrey Farms raises money for local charity with second-earliest British asparagus on record
Renowned Wye Valley grower raises £700 for children’s support services as new growing methods allow “exceptionally early” start to the season
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NewsClear definitions needed for ‘healthy food’, Danone claims
Dairy supplier’s survey suggests confusion among consumers and calls for government clarity
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NewsHigher food prices ‘inevitable’ over energy cost hikes, growers warn
Salad veg growers point to ‘cliff edge’ of 1 April date when electricity standing charges increase
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NewsFresh Direct announces three regen farming projects with key suppliers
Foodservice supplier said it is committed to creating resilient supply chains as climate and extreme weather make it ‘increasingly difficult to grow food’